Ford Explorer ST + STAGE 4 Tuned (0-60MPH/3.8s)
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2023
- Nothing is more unexpected than a Ford Explorer ST roaring past your sports car... This is an insane vehicle, even with 7 seats and TON of cargo space, it can tear things up with it's 600hp!!
With a few upgrades, and a tune, these explorers are turned into a whole different animal. This one in particular was tuned at Livernois Motorsports in Detroit MI!! If you are thinking about getting one of these for yourself, consider this a sign... DO IT!!
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Holy crap.. I was just randomly watching this video on my tv at home and dude talking about his ST shouted me out for the downpipes!! I’ve never had this feeling before 😂. Bad ass! 🏁
That’s awesome haha😂! Thanks for watching🔥!!!
Your the first st mod person I ever saw on social media 🙌🏻
What can you do for a 2.3 Explorer? Just bought my wife one.
You can do similar mods to achieve the same power for around $3k. Also, ZFG tuning rocks these, he has the most power as well as the best transmission tune hands down. No issues with the 10speed with his tune for many people running it. Just listening to the sloppy shifts in this video shows how much better the ZFG trans tune is. Livernois has awesome engine tunes, but ZFG has the best transmission tunes.
Thanks for the info!!
Your right. With the parts I have and want to get, it should sit me around $3k-ish. For the HP gains you get for that little money is awesome! You sold me on the ZFG. I almost went with 5-star but i think ZFG is the right move.
How many different tuners have you tried personally??
@@atctraveler6218 None. I just finished installing the AFE cold air. Then the Steeda Intercooler. The Thermal R&D 3" exhaust. And the Steeda Diff brace. Next step is the ZFG tune. I really like the way the ST drives now with what I got all installed. I know it will turn into a different beast once I do the tune. Next couple months I'll get it.
Oh Also the Steeda Strut tower brace was installed. Not that it does anything for performance but it's there lol.
absolutely in love w my Agate black '22 Explorer ST
Thanks for the Vid! I have had my 22 ST for just over a year. I Love it! I get my THERMAL R&D 3" CAT-BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH MID PIPES - COATED TIPS tomorrow and I just got my AFE MOMENTUM GT COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM W/ PRO 5R MEDIA. Was trying to figure out who to go with for the tune but ZFG keeps popping up as the best. Going to add all the items in over the next week. I need to get the Steeda Intercooler and Diff brace to make it more complete. Looking forward to the new added power these parts will bring. 👍👍
Dang sounds awesome, have fun with it!! Thanks a lot for watching😁🙌
Very cool! Love it! Can't wait to get my 2023 movin like this!
Heck yeah! You’ll have fun!
They killed it with the ecoboost. I’ve been converted had a rental expedition with the ecoboost and was blown away. I’d rock the hell out of an explorer st. My daily is a 2006 jeep srt8 with a decent amount of work. 0-60 sub 3.5
Dang that sounds like a sweet Jeep! Heck yeah!
im told besides the high theft rate on the SRT8s also those motors are nowhere near as dependable as the Ford ST
This makes me want to trade in my Explorer for an ST model. Sounds beautiful. We all know it’s not a Trackhawk, but still a reliable daily driver is fun!
Heck yeah! Great for a daily driver!
After I'm done with my '16 Sport I'll def be getting an ST 🔥. You're ST is a beast!
Have fun with it!!
Thanks for the show!
Have a 2020 ST and with the tune alone, ran a 4.2 0-60 with over 300 lbs of equipment in the cargo area. Without the equipment, it would probably break into the 3's. Getting a CVF intercooler installed in 3 days. Ethanol is free power after the tune but it's too hard to find in my area and if I do, the pump is rated 51-83%. Hard to nail down the percentage you want when the pump doesn't even know.
If I go any further, I may just do a turbo upgrade and call it a day. I'm not a tracker but that should well be enough fun. :)
Thanks for watching! And wow that’s awesome! Keep enjoying it!🙌
"When the kids get loud, I just do that" - been there, understand that 😄.
Lol for sure!!
sweet ride
The owner would appreciate it! And thanks for watching, and leaving a comment!
sweet build... can be an expensive hobby for just a DD... probably my next buy for the 2025 but it'll be stock... i'm living precariously through these videos...
Thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment! Haha, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!!🙌🤘
I have a 2020 Explorer ST running a Livernois Stage 4, 93 Octane Tune, Dyno'd @455HP and 552TQ. I don't know why the masses on this thread thinks ZFG has a better tune, when it's only getting 412HP and 491TQ. Go figure!. I've been running my Livernois tune for almost 4yrs with absolutely ZERO issues! Also have Steeda lowering springs and rear adjustable sway bar. Custom installed stainless steel Cat-Back exhaust system, and 24" 3-piece Forgiato wheels. She's quite the looker and performer!
That’s awesome!! Nice setup!!
💯
Do you have a Instagram would love to check out the car
Do they do that thing you mentioned when you buy an st for everybody? Like let you go rock them out and pay for your stay?
87 on a tuned twin turbo is nuts
I have a 2017 Platinum TT with stage 1 Livernois. $600 tuner and runs low 5s to 60. Plenty of power and fun. Not sure I need to do much more. Basically the stage 1 gets me to the newer stock ST power level.
That’s awesome! I’m sure it’s more reliable that way as well, sounds like a nice setup!
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion Sport 2.7 V6 Twin Turbo AWD 6 speed auto ..... 325 Hp and 385 ft lbs stock...... 3,600 lbs vs 4,600 in explorer...... i have a tune by Unleashed Fords stage 2 tune.....steeda intercooler and intake......steeda throtle body and spacer, and MRT exhaust......now at 405 Hp with 450 ft lbs......it beats Scat Packs......sitting on 245 Toyo Proxy ST 3s.....245s are what my 2002 Mustang GT came with in high-school......
Nice ST and excellent video. Mile high, here and haven't seen any tuned STs. I'd like to line up with one, '15 Sport Edge 2.7 Livernois stage 4 e30-blend. Done smoked the local SRT hemi Jeeps, Durangos. No challenge. Love all things Ford. Where are the Northern Colorado STs?
Thank you I really appreciate it!! I may travel to Colorado for video content! Message me on Instagram at “maxhp” I’d love to hear about your edge!
What kind of numbers is your edge running?
That 10 speed is whats allowing you to beat the hell out of it and beat high end cars
My X3M has an 8 speed paired to a six cyl engine and I think it'd be neck in neck with this explorer in a straight line race.
The 2014 was a beast as well except one problem. Tune it and even if you didn't the timing chains would stretch and the tensioners couldn't keep the chain taught anymore. The code we all know pops up and it's rebuild the engine. This gen seems to know people are going to tune it and was proactive. How long will the motor survive like this we have yet to see. Explorer Sport and the new ST has always been fun to drive and I hope Ford takes cares of its fans this time around.
Well said! Thank for taking the time to comment!!
I’ve got a 2020 and a 2023: 💥
Was so much fun driving NY to Illinois for Christmas: zoom zoom and no issues with rain/fog/or snow squall in Indiana 🎉
That’s awesome!! Sounds like a blast!
Very nice but alot of work to get here. I used to have a 1998 Explorer sport with tons of mods on it. That thing FLEW with the explorer express package.that was a long time ago now.
Today im quite happy with my stock C43. Best vehicle ive ever owned
The c43’s are awesome! I actually drove and made a video with one not to long ago!!
TRASH
Why did they stop making these in ford performance blue ☹
Ooof Livernois…. He could definitely pick up some more switching tuners. Without ethanol it’s not making more then 500whp.
500 hp at the motor and AWD isn't quick for you? With 5 teens and the Wife headed from Indy to Kings Island is a smooth 100mph average. The Dads of America rolling in Muscle SUVs, We kick ass!
@@bobbylawson2177 no 500 crank isn’t fast enough. ZFG all the way I’m not going to get into the details of why I say no to livernois but I’ll give you one. There shop being in Michigan if they mess up your car they are protected and don’t need to pay out to fix it.
I heard that was somewhere in DeeTroyt
This guy said some weird stuff talking about his tune being 450hp and well north of that with multi levels of tuning while he also mentioned ethanol but never said he had ethanol but said how much it should be pushing on ethanol. It's like a non car guy trying to be better than car guys around car guys. I think he read the K&N air filter package and actually believed he would have a 23% horsepower increase to the wheels.
@@zack8819 he’s just being fed dumpster fire information from livernois. I’ve dealed with them, and know someone personally who has been robbed by them. Livernois I wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole.
Gotta have the black Explorer, even add on a couple of fake antenna on the back. On the highway, everyone thinks your a cop and will get out of your way!
Hahaha true!!
Or drive in front of you below speed limit. Works both ways :)
@@xDevscom_EEyup. I have the black and have experienced this. They slow way down because they’re not sure.
Sick
Thanks for watching!!
New dream car❤
Heck yeah! It’s such a good daily!!
@@MaxHPower what size engine is it?
V6! The owner talks about it somewhere near the beginning of video!😁
@@Itsmike-kk5ik3.0 Tt Ecoboost
@@Itsmike-kk5ikit’s a 3.0 twin turbo
Super car from the 80s maybe.
What about disconecting the fake sound thing ? or is that a good idea. so can hear real engine or is there a synthetic sound thing?
I haven’t heard there’s fake sound? It’s quite loud, I don’t think it needs any artificial noise haha!
@@MaxHPowerYou only need to turn off ESE (Engine Sound
Enhancement) to get rid of the fake engine noise. You should actually leave ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) on as it helps keeps the cabin quieter.Dec 29, 2022
Whatever that ese is worth looking into
Reading it has enhanced sound many place
Nice build, I’ve been building one for my wife. So far upr catch can, Cvf intercooler, thermal 3 in cat back. Cvf downpipes are going on next week, and I’m on the list waiting for SB to send me my intake. I looked at a lot of different tunes, and yeah ZFG is probably the best, but seeing as it’s for my wife I felt going with Jdm Engineering for the tune was the best route. Gonna add the tune once the downpipes are installed, should be putting down around 430-440 whp on 91.
That’s awesome!! Best of luck wrapping up the build, I’m sure she’ll love it!
I'll attest to JDM Engineering's Tune...
My 2001 ST is tuned by JDM, which is the only mod I've done thus far.
Best 0-60 run is currently 4.1 seconds.
Best 1/4 run is currently 12.5 @ 106 mph.
My second planned mod will be an Intercooler, to hopefully improve the top-end.
@@louisszabo6323the jdm tune has been treating me pretty good so far, very quick, and it sounds great with my parts list it made 440whp 470 tq on 91 Oct. there is no shortage of people that assume it’s some obnoxious sounding soccer mom but quickly finds out it has the power to back it up.
How loud is it for kids in the back, when cruising or driving normally?
Very tame!! It’s not loud at all just driving normal, amazing for a daily!
Did you need to do a Dyno test after the mods 😊
I don't have a Dyno AWD around where I live
Are the 2020 models reliable engine and transmission wise? They're in my price range but I'm scared of first year release vehicles.
From what has been seen so far, yes they are reliable! Much more than the explorers used to be!
My 2020 is very reliable
Mine had what they call sticky gears, if I hammered it around 40-45 mph it would grind the gears. It was just a software issue but it took two dealers to fix it. Now it’s a blast to drive. That and the backup camera would go blue they fixed that also. Love the vehicle now.
One more item with the early ones. They used a thin pipped trans cooler that can crack and
Leak out the fluid ruining the trans. They seem to be upgrading these no charge as a recall. I bought my car six months ago used as a gold certified and it was already taken care of. Make sure has been done or get it done right away.
I want that engine bolted to a T-56 in a nineties Mustang.
Haha that’d be awesome!
🤮
I want one.
Yeah me too! It was fun!
87 is wild 💀
Hahaha it is pretty crazy!😂
Steeda huh, thats a name i havent ever heard of around the Explorer
Haha!
Big around mustang
yeah thats where im used to hearing it lol@@aundresw
Is this a package purchased or do you take it in?
It’s not a package, it’s all aftermarket stuff!👌
I immediately stopped video and said I was done. how to Hill. Am I gonna trust a person who runs 87 octane? In a twin Turbo charged small displacement. The six which is supposed to be high performance?
Call me crazy but I have yet to see anybody do a 3.5 ecoboost ford flex vs an explorer st and I want to!
That would be awesome!
What about the Ford guarantee ? Is it void if you tune it?
Most likely! It could probably be de-tuned and put all back to normal though. (Also I’m not the owner, so I could be wrong)
I guess so. Not sure then if it worths to void 7 years of warranty (at least in EU) for 200hp more although it sounds amazing
All those runs are with 93 octane?
Yes!
How long do these last
I can’t say for sure, might not have been long enough to really know quite yet! But Ford did great with this new engine, it’s MUCH more reliable than previous generations thus far!
Is there any way I can get The St up to 800hp
Lots of parts, and money! Haha!
Why would you run 87 on a heavily modded St?
I couldn’t tell you😂🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Love that eco boost turbo leak and timing phaser replacement cost.
Haha right
I just got those Pilot Sports on my ST….night and day. Scorpions were 🗑️
Nice!! Tires make a world of a difference!
Thanks goodness someone finally realizes the 10 spd is too much going on. My wife has an 8spd in a Q5 s-line and it is almost perfect for a daily. A true drag car 2 or 3 speed maybe 4 if you drive on the road.
Right?!! And thank you for watching!
It's OK for economy but not serious power levels. Best tranny ever Dodge 8spd torqueflite
tell that to the 10 speed mustangs...
415 lbs of torque stock
I beat these all day with my electric tune only C.A.R.
0 -60 in 3.8 is not a super car slayer lol
Im going ZFG or Palm beach dyno
Nice!!🙌
ZFG hands down
So you just live with the eventual high expense of the belt in oil problem ?
better than a bad lifters and cam bearings going bad like all SRT8s vehicles lol
@@omegasquad868 I don't know about that but I was talking about Ford Explorer's and the oil pump and timing belts in oil are a very high expense , not to mention the waterpump .
@@guynoir4733
This isn't yesteryears explorer 😂
That thing would be dope if it didn’t sound so horrific. Damn bro, not sure how you fucked that up that bad
Haha it was fun to ride in! I think it sounded better in person, but definitely a unique sound!
I have Ford Explorer phev 2022 . 457 hp 840 nw orginal:)
That’s wild!!! Sounds awesome!!
@@MaxHPower yes. In Europe we only have the Explorer st line and platinum line with the biggest motor option ,😁
But the cost also around 100.000 usd from start
Whoah that’s wild!!
I would like to see what this would do against my x5m🤔... I'm sorry but I think my stalk x5m would walk it🫡
That would be a really fun lineup!
ordering my 2025
That’s amazing! Enjoy it!
Would of thought it would have been faster being a "Stage 4".
Haha yeah it’s interesting
I’d lower it. Put wider wheels. I’d murder the streets haha.
Heck yeah! That would make a nice difference!
lol I ran better and I’m not a stage 4 . Should’ve ran zfg . I do got every bolt on minus got stock trans , turbos , and fuel system .
Nice, good stuff!!
@@MaxHPower 11.59 @118 before I swapped out the shocks for coils . Unfortunately sold it before I ran it again to buy a x3m
My F-150 Ecoboost with just a E50 tune will do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds.
Nice, that’s impressive!
How does it compare to a whipple SC 5.0 f150?
@@Louthemailmanwell I mean, for one, my truck is factory everything except for a tune. So $600 to make it do that. Which is pretty damn good. Obviously a supercharged V8 has a lot more potential but you’ll have to pay big bucks to get there. $10k for the blower kit, and then comes install… that’ll put the truck at a little less than 100hp more than a tuned ecoboost. But it can be turned up with supporting mods like oil pump but with that power you’ll really need to upgrade the suspension and brakes. Throw $50k at it and you can get the truck into the 8s. It’s not really comparable.
Please help me I’m trying to build minds
Needs MT ET tires
Thanks for that insight! And I appreciate you watching!!🙌
2 stroke dirt bike always shifting? huh? keep that shit in the powerband bud
Tbh I don’t ride dirt bike, and never have, so not sure what he meant by that. I still don’t😂
Least favorite thing about the car is the driver.
Well that’s not very kind🙅🏼♂️
And it's faster than a SRT Durango LoL
Heck yeah haha!
hell its faster than the Grand Cherokee SRT8 lol and waaaaay more reliable
Durango is also NA. Run a Trackhawk, My TH will murder this thing.
The SRT8 GC died in 2010. I would hope this would beat a SRT8 Jeep.
@@omegasquad868
lol super car killer but only runs 3.8 to 60 and low 12’s
Lol
Lolololololololol EcoBoost lololololol I'll go for it if it was a 5.0
Definitely different than a 5.0, but engineered very well!
And pretend to be Johnny Lawman at the same time.
Question..
Why?
Wow all that money and still can’t beat the slowest Tesla 0-60 lmao. Pathetic
Haha okay
Slowest Tesla made has a 0 to 60 in 3.5. Look it up the new rear drive only Y to release later this year I think will be somewhere around 4. All for less then the buyin price of any ford. No I don’t drive a Tesla but if you’re talking performance gas ain’t got nothing on electric except a cool sound and if you’re really looking to push max performance well gas is dead
@@willanderson5088 I haven't seen any EV's runs 3.6 @ 330, have you? Nope? The plaids 1/4 mile is slow for a drag car... so much for max performance... Tell us you have no idea what you are talking about without telling us...
What a waste of money, who would do that to a Ford explorer, wow that's sad.
It was an absolute blast to ride in, and DEFINITELY a sleeper car haha!
Yo you mad bro ya broke and cannot afford one i have 2
Paying 90K for SRT Durango that's slower isn't a waste of money? Who would do that to a Dodge Durango? Who would do that to a Ford f150 (Raptor)? Who would do that to a Bronco. Who would do that to a Wrangler. Shut up LOL
All in for my full build I have a 12 second flat quarter mile 4700LB SUV for 52k including what I paid for the Explorer and what I paid for mods. Fully loaded it's an excellent daily and hurts a LOT of feelings. Only ones who talk shit haven't witnessed it irl. At least I don't have to worry about theft with this over a Mopar nor do spend 75k plus for a Trackhawk. 450 to the wheel on 93 and 520 to the wheel on e50 mix.
Said the gapped GM fanboy....
Drugs are a much more reasonable wasy to burn money than modifying a massive ugly turd of an SUV.
Hahaha oh my😂
Stage 4 lmfao weak not highly modified
But it was fun!
415 torque
Maybe it's because I'm jaded, but 3.8 0-60 is not fast. Then again, my bike only takes 1.9 seconds to go from 0-60.
Haha compared to a bike no it’s not! Compared to other 7 seater SUV’s, it definitely is😅😂
cool story... no one cares...
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion Sport 2.7 V6 Twin Turbo AWD 6 speed auto ..... 325 Hp and 385 ft lbs stock...... 3,600 lbs vs 4,600 in explorer...... i have a tune by Unleashed Fords stage 2 tune.....steeda intercooler and intake......steeda throtle body and spacer, and MRT exhaust......now at 405 Hp with 450 ft lbs......it beats Scat Packs......sitting on 245 Toyo Proxy ST 3s.....245s are what my 2002 Mustang GT came with in high-school......
That sounds freakin sweet! Suck a sleeper car honestly, who’s expect a fusion to smoke em’?!😂
@@MaxHPower bought it for the wife as I still loved my 2017 Rapotor with the 3.5 Twin Turbo motor with a tune and exhaust......but after driving the Fusion out of town a few times......I now drive that more lol.....actually had an F150 stay right next to me the other day.....he must of tuned her up or something
I've got a modded 2017 Fusion Sport too.
Sweet sedan that hauls azz.
I love gapping high performance vehicles with my Ford 'rental car'!
@@Turbo4Joe363 Love that everyone usually thinks it a 4cyl turbo as well.....lic plate says NAP TIME.....lol......only thing I ever disliked and fixed immediately was the brakes and exhaust......at 65k so far without no issues.....but almost want something to go before 100k or
so I can get it fixed for free.....lol.....
97,000 on mine.
0 problems.
Steeda CAI
Velossa Ram Air
93 tune
Steeda strut tower brace.
Steeda rear sway bar
Slotted brakes w/ good pads.
245 Conti Extremes
That's it.
Left the exhaust OEM quiet.
Have you drained and replaced the PTU's gear oil yet?
Did mine at 50K about to do it again.